rh71
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Most fire departments have a standard of "out the door" in 60 seconds, whether they are eating, sleeping, or just watching TV.
Sleep & Go? No way... must brush teeth first. Ick.
Most fire departments have a standard of "out the door" in 60 seconds, whether they are eating, sleeping, or just watching TV.
I could have saved so much money on that, er, personal product.
with those driving skills, or lack thereof, I would rather they drive something small and unsafe. At least it gives people they hit a better chance.
The power of numbers. It's as if numbers themselves give a force of authority that is not there. Smart Cars may have safety ratings but at the same time, Mass and acceleration matter when steel cans on the road hit each other.Claims are that theSmartDumb Car is safe in a crash because it has an insanely strong passenger-cage.
(apologies for the crappy video)
Problem is with a crumple zone that makes my Honda Fit look positively beefy in comparison, the CAR itself may not be crushed but you will be reduced to paste because that energy has to go someplace. (physics is a bitch)
The "Dumb" also costs the same/more then a Civic or a Corolla last time I checked and aside from being easier to park is a total joke with poor handling/ride, no interior/baggage space, poor reliability and gas mileage. (ALSO 3-lug wheels wtf!)
What's not to like?
Yeah, every time I've looked into them Ive been stunned at the price and the lack of mileage.Claims are that theSmartDumb Car is safe in a crash because it has an insanely strong passenger-cage.
(apologies for the crappy video)
Problem is with a crumple zone that makes my Honda Fit look positively beefy in comparison, the CAR itself may not be crushed but you will be reduced to paste because that energy has to go someplace. (physics is a bitch)
The "Dumb" also costs the same/more then a Civic or a Corolla last time I checked and aside from being easier to park is a total joke with poor handling/ride, no interior/baggage space, poor reliability and gas mileage. (ALSO 3-lug wheels wtf!)
What's not to like?
SturgisOK, clearly I missed something in the news.
Emergency caliper brakes?permanent skid marks